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How Does Consumer Behavior Challenge the Circular Economy?
Economic models shift slowly, and consumer habits are hard to break. A shift from linearity to circularity won’t happen overnight, but there are tangible ways businesses can help consumers shift their behaviors today. Read More...
Mars Seeks Innovators to Reduce the Footprint of Pet Food
The Next-Generation Pet Food Program aims to scale sustainable innovations for the pet food value chain, with a focus on sustainable proteins and fats. Read More...
Field Notes: How Major Brands Are Cultivating Regenerative Supply Chains
From food and beverages to apparel, more commodity supply chains are getting a resilience boost through a transition to regenerative-agriculture practices. Join us in October as forward-thinking brands from these industries come together to discuss the significant environmental, economic and social benefits being reaped. Read More...
Aspen Vodka Raises Spirits Sustainability to a Whole New Level
Aspen Distillers’ new, carbon-negative facility — the world’s first LEED Platinum-certified distillery — includes a parcel dedicated to regenerative agriculture and pioneering water re-entry processes, and is designed for net-positive energy use. Read More...
First-of-Their-Kind Metrics Guide Supply Chain Transition to Safer Chemistry
Replacing hazardous chemicals with safer alternatives across supply chains is one of sustainable business’s biggest challenges. The Safer Chemistry Impact Fund reveals an actionable roadmap to address toxic chemical pollution across consumer product sectors. Read More...
Pilot Study Uses Recycled Glass to Grow Salsa Ingredients, Protect Coastlines
The researchers think adding glass to soil could help prevent wind erosion in coastal regions and ecosystems whose preservation is an increasingly valuable aspect of climate resilience. Read More...
This Startup Floats a Biomimetic Solution to Microplastic Pollution
PolyGone Systems has developed the world's first portable, affordable, low-maintenance microplastic collection device — aiming to help restore the health of waterways and marine life worldwide. Read More...
3D Printing Driving Rapid Development of Ford EVs
Remaining competitive in the increasingly crowded EV market will require all automakers to continue integrating cutting-edge technologies and new materials, processes and machinery. Read More...
Smallholder Voices Are Critical in Ethical Supply Chains
The Farmer Thriving Index — a holistic, standardized way of understanding farmer wellbeing that is grounded in farmer voice — set out to answer a simple question: Are farmers in coffee supply chains thriving, or barely surviving? Read More...
Avoiding Greenwashing Accusations Requires Cross-Functional Collaboration
Misleading consumers on sustainability initiatives will not grow a business, and the legal and reputational ramifications only reinforce that the exaggeration of environmental claims will not deliver on ROI. Here are two tips from our sustainability journey in the wellness space. Read More...
Are US Students Learning Enough About Climate Change?
With its effects now felt the world over, one might assume that education on climate change would be a high priority. But this is not the case — for numerous reasons we examine, in this first of a four-part series. Read More...
Report: Apparel Circularity Schemes Not Quite Meeting the Moment
While more consumers are embracing circular initiatives that enable them to extend the life of their clothing, brands must make them more accessible to meet the scale of the environmental problems caused by clothing waste. Read More...
Study: Surf Breaks Key to Health of Climate, Ecosystems, Coastal Communities
An Oregon State University study finds surf conservation offers a unique opportunity to strengthen protection of climate-critical carbon stocks while boosting socio-economic health of coastal communities. Read More...
Resilient Companies Remain Committed to Improvement, Regardless of Regulations
The US Supreme Court’s reversal of the 40-year-old ‘Chevron deference’ rule could put countless ESG regulations in jeopardy, but experts urge companies to stick to strategies that ensure their long-term competitiveness and resilience. Read More...
Coca-Cola Adds Wastewater-to-Energy Tech to Circular Manufacturing Toolbox
Pipeline Organics’ technology will convert sugar-rich wastewater into clean, cost-effective renewable electricity to help power CCEP’s food and drink manufacturing operations. Read More...
erthos: Giving the Plastics Industry an AI-Driven, Biobased Upgrade
The Toronto-based startup creates high-performance biomaterials that seamlessly integrate into manufacturing systems and supply chains five times faster than industry standard — eliminating a barrier to widespread adoption. Read More...
US Invests $2.2B Into Grid Upgrades for Climate Resilience
Projects will add nearly 13 GW of energy capacity to support more manufacturing, data centers and renewable power; catalyze nearly $10B in public-private investments and create thousands of jobs. Read More...
Nissan’s ‘Cool Paint’ Will Cut Car-Interior Heat, Energy Use
The paint's cooling performance is most noticeable when a vehicle is parked in the sun for an extended period. Keeping the interior cooler helps reduce load to the A/C — and in electric vehicles, draw on the battery. Read More...
Travel Companies Signal Sustainability Focus With Scientists on Staff
These shifts in hospitality and tourism offerings are increasingly essential as conscious consumerism becomes mainstream and addressing the climate crisis becomes essential for preservation of the industry. Read More...
MIT Team Creates Clean Hydrogen with Seawater, Soda Cans, Caffeine
The engineers believe they have discovered the recipe for running a sustainable hydrogen reactor, which they plan to test first in marine and underwater vehicles. Read More...
